• Every week, editor of Food & Drink Business Kim Berry brings you the latest news in the food and beverage manufacturing sector. This week: EU FTA, Treasury Wine Estates, Nourish Ingredients, Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, Darrell Lea, SPC, AgFunder, CSIRO, Food & Agribusiness Network, Eighth Day Foods
    Every week, editor of Food & Drink Business Kim Berry brings you the latest news in the food and beverage manufacturing sector. This week: EU FTA, Treasury Wine Estates, Nourish Ingredients, Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, Darrell Lea, SPC, AgFunder, CSIRO, Food & Agribusiness Network, Eighth Day Foods
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In the news this week: EU FTA, Treasury Wine Estates, Nourish Ingredients, Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, Darrell Lea, SPC, AgFunder, CSIRO, Food & Agribusiness Network, Eighth Day Foods

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Packaging News

Tetra Pak is progressing the commercialisation of an ice cream wrapper made from up to 85% paper, with European producer trials under way ahead of a phased rollout beginning in Q4 2026.

A new Australian research centre has been launched at Monash University to lead a five-year, $11m initiative developing fibre-based alternatives to single-use plastics and addressing the material performance, manufacturing and recycling challenges involved in commercial adoption.

Pirate Life’s Nitro Draught Stout uses Ball’s fixed-widget cans for a tap-style pour with a creamy head. The cans are imported exclusively by Orora Cans and digitally decorated on its Helio printing line.